Alabama head coach Nick Saban leads his team to the field before the 2013 BCS Championship game against Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium. / John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports

by Rachel George, USA TODAY Sports

by Rachel George, USA TODAY Sports

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. â?? A third title in four years means an additional bonus for Alabama coach Nick Saban.

Saban earned an additional $200,000 for the Crimson Tide's 42-14 BCS National Championship win over Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium on Monday.

Combined with bonuses for winning the SEC Championship and qualifying for a BCS games, Saban's total reaches $525,000. His contract also includes bonuses for academic performance and coach of the year awards, which have not yet been decided.

In March, Saban received a contract extension which makes him the highest paid college football coach with a total compensation of nearly $5.5 million this year and keeps him at the school through the 2019 season. His current contract includes a $50,000 raise for the year beginning Feb. 1.